Pearl Perch (species: Glaucosoma scapulare) in Fraser Island (Gaia Guide)
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Glaucosoma scapulare
Pearl Perch


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Glaucosomatidae
Genus Glaucosoma
Species Glaucosoma scapulare

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 70 cm (Total Length)

Weight

  • Up to 7.3 kg

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 90 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in coastal waters in moderate depths to 90m on the continental shelf particularly close to submerged reefs, rock ledges or rough bottom (FishBase).

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